Sparganothoides polymitariana explained

Sparganothoides polymitariana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found in Costa Rica. The habitat consists of secondary forests.

The length of the forewings is about 7.4 mm. Adults have been recorded on wing in January.

Etymology

The species name is derived from Latin polymitarius (meaning highly wrought or finished).[1]

Notes and References

  1. 2009: Systematics of Sparganothoides Lambert and Powell, 1986 (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae: Sparganothini). Zootaxa, 2150: 1-78. Abstract & excerpt